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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.65, 22,125.01 and 8,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.65, 22,125.01 and 8,959.07 is: 12,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.65 : 22,125.01 = 8,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.65/22,125.01 = 8,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.65x = 22,125.01 × 8,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.65x = 198,219,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,219,468.55/16,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.49

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